The Triangolo Lariano ridge by e-bike: Como to Bellagio in a day
Como · Lombardia•1 day•Hiking · 1,652 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
Como, Lombardia
On your own?
No problem
Points
+32
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE
The crossing that takes two days on foot, done in one by e-bike
Same ridge, same views, one day. You load the bike onto the Brunate funicular, step out at 715 metres and ride the crest of the Triangolo Lariano: Boletto, Bolettone, Palanzone, Pian del Tivano, Monte San Primo, then down to Bellagio. Thirty-six kilometres and 2,240 metres of climbing, which pedal assist turns into a full but manageable day.
Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
This is not a cycle path: it is a ridge trail, with technical sections, scree and a few places where the bike gets pushed. You need to know how to ride a mountain bike.
From Bellagio you return to Como by boat — the slow one, because it is the only service that takes bicycles: the hydrofoils do not. Two hours on the water looking up at the ridge you have just ridden.
The e-bike is not included: if you do not have one you can hire it in Como, where several shops rent them for around €40-60 a day — we point you to them when you book. You need an electric mountain bike, full or front suspension with knobbly tyres: a city bike will not get through. Bring two batteries or start fully charged: 2,240 metres of climbing eats the lot. Helmet required.
GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
Included in the price.
+32 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.
How hard is it, really
Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
2,240 m D+ · 36 km · 6h30
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus — this outing
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Try the bike before setting off: saddle at the right height and battery at 100%. You don't need to be a cyclist, the motor helps uphill, but take care on the descents: follow your guide's pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
E-bike: if you don't have one, write to us before booking. Bike helmet (required), gloves, glasses, a windproof jacket, 1 litre of water and a snack, all in a small backpack: you feel the weight on a bike. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included in the price
✓INCLUDED
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Funicular
✓Ferry
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Mountain bike
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Como
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.
Itinerary
One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.
Elevation gain
2,240 m
Max altitude
1,652 m
Distance
36 km
Duration
6h30
Day
36 km · D+ 2,240 m · 6h30
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Meeting in Como and the funicular with the bikes, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
Blue lines €1.50/h first hour, then €2/h, 8am-8pm. Pay at the meter or with the myCicero app.
We meet at the funicular station. Anyone hiring picks the bike up in town just before: the funicular takes bicycles, you go up in seven minutes and start at 715 metres.
B
08:45HIKING TRAIL
Setting off from Brunate
First turns of the pedals in the woods above the village, then the trail opens onto the Boletto ridge and the climbing starts in earnest.
C
10:30HIKING TRAIL
Bolettone and Palanzone
The central section and the best riding: up and down along the crest at 1,300-1,400 metres, with the lake visible on both sides.
D
12:30FOOD STOP
A stop at Pian del Tivano
The basin halfway along, where you eat something and gather yourself before the last climb.
E
14:30SUMMIT
Monte San Primo, 1,652 metres
The last climb is the hardest, but from the top the two arms of the lake open like scissors and it pays for every metre.
F
16:00RETURN
Down to Bellagio and the boat
Two thousand metres down to the lake, then the bike goes on the boat and you head back to Como looking up at the ridge you have just ridden.
How do you get to Como? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
What to bring
A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.
We only ask for feedback from people who were really there.
You'll be among the first to share your story.
Questions?
I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 2,240 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
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How does carpooling work?
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
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Until when can I cancel?
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Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
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The Triangolo Lariano ridge by e-bike: Como to Bellagio in a day
Como, Italia (CO) · Lombardia
1 day · Hiking · 1,652 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
2,240 m
Max altitude
1,652 m
Distance
36 km
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+32
▣ 8 photos
+4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE
The crossing that takes two days on foot, done in one by e-bike
Same ridge, same views, one day. You load the bike onto the Brunate funicular, step out at 715 metres and ride the crest of the Triangolo Lariano: Boletto, Bolettone, Palanzone, Pian del Tivano, Monte San Primo, then down to Bellagio. Thirty-six kilometres and 2,240 metres of climbing, which pedal assist turns into a full but manageable day.
Come alone, leave with new friends
The experience
This is not a cycle path: it is a ridge trail, with technical sections, scree and a few places where the bike gets pushed. You need to know how to ride a mountain bike.
From Bellagio you return to Como by boat — the slow one, because it is the only service that takes bicycles: the hydrofoils do not. Two hours on the water looking up at the ridge you have just ridden.
The e-bike is not included: if you do not have one you can hire it in Como, where several shops rent them for around €40-60 a day — we point you to them when you book. You need an electric mountain bike, full or front suspension with knobbly tyres: a city bike will not get through. Bring two batteries or start fully charged: 2,240 metres of climbing eats the lot. Helmet required.
How hard is it
Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
2,240 m D+ · 36 km · 6h30
Easy
Perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without too much effort. Short, well-marked trails with gentle slopes. No technical difficulties, just a desire to walk, breathe in the fresh air, and share the day with a group.
Ideal for: Beginners, families, those who want to take their first steps in trekking.
Easy Plus
A little faster pace, but still accessible. Slightly longer routes or with a few more hills, requiring some walking experience. The terrain is always easy and safe.
Ideal for: Those who walk regularly and want to challenge themselves a little.
Intermediate
Here we enter the world of true trekking. Steeper climbs, stretches on uneven or longer trails that require stamina. The physical effort is medium to high, and the fatigue is noticeable... but so is the satisfaction!
Ideal for: Those who already have experience and a good level of physical fitness.
Intermediate Plus
When the mountains begin to take their toll. More challenging routes in terms of gradient or duration, with technical sections or uneven terrain. Even a medium elevation gain can be tough if concentrated in just a few kilometers
Ideal for: Trained hikers, accustomed to walking on mountain paths
Difficult
Level suitable for experienced hikers with excellent stamina and surefootedness. The physical challenge is high, and there may be steep sections or possible exposure, which is always noted in the hike description. Perfect for those who enjoy pushing their limits and conquering significant peaks.
Ideal for: Those who already have experience in an Alpine environment and want to challenge themselves.
Difficult Plus — this outing
Only for true Guidders with their Wild Spirit at its peak Long routes, significant elevation gain (over 1,100 m), and technical or exposed terrain. Excellent physical preparation, sure-footedness, and the ability to manage fatigue at high altitude are required.
Ideal for: Highly trained and experienced hikers in the mountains.
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Try the bike before setting off: saddle at the right height and battery at 100%. You don't need to be a cyclist, the motor helps uphill, but take care on the descents: follow your guide's pace
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
E-bike: if you don't have one, write to us before booking. Bike helmet (required), gloves, glasses, a windproof jacket, 1 litre of water and a snack, all in a small backpack: you feel the weight on a bike. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish
What's included
INCLUDED
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Funicular
✓Ferry
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy Accident, Medical and Baggage Insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Mountain bike
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Como
Itinerary
Day · approximate times
Explore the map
6 stops
Meeting point 8:00Meeting in Como and the funicular with the bikes
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
Blue lines €1.50/h first hour, then €2/h, 8am-8pm. Pay at the meter or with the myCicero app.
We meet at the funicular station. Anyone hiring picks the bike up in town just before: the funicular takes bicycles, you go up in seven minutes and start at 715 metres.
B
08:45HIKING TRAIL
Setting off from Brunate
First turns of the pedals in the woods above the village, then the trail opens onto the Boletto ridge and the climbing starts in earnest.
C
10:30HIKING TRAIL
Bolettone and Palanzone
The central section and the best riding: up and down along the crest at 1,300-1,400 metres, with the lake visible on both sides.
D
12:30FOOD STOP
A stop at Pian del Tivano
The basin halfway along, where you eat something and gather yourself before the last climb.
E
14:30SUMMIT
Monte San Primo, 1,652 metres
The last climb is the hardest, but from the top the two arms of the lake open like scissors and it pays for every metre.
F
16:00RETURN
Down to Bellagio and the boat
Two thousand metres down to the lake, then the bike goes on the boat and you head back to Como looking up at the ridge you have just ridden.
How do you get to Como? By carpooling.
You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 2,240 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
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